Ksh24Million raised at Kimalel in less than 10 minutes

A record Sh24 million was raised in less than 10 minutes at the famous annual Kimalel Goat Auction and Cultural Festival in Baringo presided over by Deputy President William Ruto. The buyers, mainly politicians, professionals and businessmen, bought the 1,960 goats from farmers drawn from across Baringo County, in a record 20 minutes. Last year, the auction raised Sh18.7 million. The County Government of Baringo teamed with Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) to hold the auction that has since been styled as the Kimalel Goat Auction and Cultural Fair. During the sale, demand exceeded supply as organisers easily strove to beat their target of raising Sh24 million. The auction provides an easy market for farmers by eliminating middlemen. Farmers also had an opportunity to exhibit their livestock, network, market their produce, as well as learn the best practices in livestock farming.